Increase In-Game FPS

reaper18 · 07-25-2008, 03:32 PM

Having troubles with horrible FPS and the game running unpredictably randomly?
The problem is most likely because of fragmented files in the Source SDK base. To fix this issue:

- Open up your Steam Games window.

- Click the tools tab.

- Right click on 'Source SDK Base'.

- Click on 'Properties'.

You shold have a secondary window pop up that shows the homepage for the SDK, the developer, and two buttons for creating advanced launch options and a desktop shortcut.

- Click on the 'Local Files' tab.

- And finally, click on 'Defragment Cache Files'.

I also Clicked on 'Verify integrity of tool cache', it could help, but that im not sure.

Doing this gave me an increase of about 30-50 frames per second.

Loading Times

To decrease loading times by allotting more system RAM to Fortress Forever:
Follow the above steps until you see the 'Launch Options' button. Then add in the command box that appears:
'-heapsize 1024000" <Without the quotes, and replacing '1024000' with half of your system memory so if you only have 1 gig of ram, you change it to 512000.

Also:
FPS/lag Improvement

[Ultimate FPS for FF Guide] - v1.0

KubeDawg · 07-25-2008, 04:25 PM

thanks man, ill have to try this out.

also, a cool tip to get your game to load faster is to go to your FF game properties, click launch options and type this command "-heapsize 1024000" replacing 1024000 with half of your system memory, so if you only have a gig of ram, you change it to 512000.

This process allots more system ram to the game you are currently playing so everything loads faster. I hate having to wait 30+ seconds at a loading screen just to play.

reaper18 · 07-25-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KubeDawg

thanks man, ill have to try this out.

also, a cool tip to get your game to load faster is to go to your FF game properties, click launch options and type this command "-heapsize 1024000" replacing 1024000 with half of your system memory, so if you only have a gig of ram, you change it to 512000.

This process allots more system ram to the game you are currently playing so everything loads faster. I hate having to wait 30+ seconds at a loading screen just to play.

Thanks kube:
added it to the OP

Firefox11 · 07-25-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper18

Having troubles with horrible FPS and the game running unpredictably randomly?
The problem is most likely because of fragmented files in the Source SDK base. To fix this issue:

- Open up your Steam Games window.

- Click the tools tab.

- Right click on 'Source SDK Base'.

- Click on 'Properties'.

You shold have a secondary window pop up that shows the homepage for the SDK, the developer, and two buttons for creating advanced launch options and a desktop shortcut.

- Click on the 'Local Files' tab.

- And finally, click on 'Defragment Cache Files'.

I also Clicked on 'Verify integrity of tool cache', it could help, but that im not sure.

Doing this gave me an increase of about 30-50 frames per second.

Will try, TYVM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper18

Loading Times

To increase loading times by allotting more system RAM to Fortress Forever:
Follow the above steps until you see the 'Launch Options' button. Then add in the command box that appears:
'-heapsize 1024000" <Without the quotes, and replacing '1024000' with half of your system memory so if you only have 1 gig of ram, you change it to 512000.

Will try too, but why would you want to increase loading times? ;D

reaper18 · 07-25-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefox11

but why would you want to increase loading times? ;D

oops, haha
fixd, ty

GeoKill-----> · 07-25-2008, 09:01 PM

Wow reaper lay off the weed

Jester · 07-25-2008, 09:03 PM

Anyone actually tried this?

GeoKill-----> · 07-25-2008, 09:34 PM

I did a long time ago and it does help a bit

reaper18 · 07-25-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoKill----->

Wow reaper lay off the weed

haha dude, that was a fun night, although i dont remember much of it

richard nixon · 07-26-2008, 01:59 AM

I did this and it didn't do anything to my fps. Source SDK Base was fragmented by about 30% too.

I guess this could help if you have a very old computer.

reaper18 · 07-26-2008, 02:29 AM

did you verify the integrity?

pF · 07-26-2008, 12:14 PM

Also (from the Sticky up in here):

FPS/lag Improvement

[Ultimate FPS for FF Guide] - v1.0

reaper18 · 07-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -pF-

Also (from the Sticky up in here):

FPS/lag Improvement

[Ultimate FPS for FF Guide] - v1.0

added to the op...

GeoKill-----> · 07-26-2008, 07:19 PM

We have those in this sticky
http://www.fortress-forever.com/foru...ad.php?t=14271

MightyLotu · 07-26-2008, 09:18 PM

didn't work on my (old) computer

reaper18 · 07-26-2008, 09:33 PM

i duno, it worked great for me and has been running awsome ever since
I also defragd HL2, i dunno if that has anything to do with it... but yea
And make sure its SDK BASE that you defrag

richard nixon · 07-27-2008, 09:12 AM

Yeah but I didn't bother mentioning it. I thought the verify integrity had more to do with bad .gcf files that cause crashes or severe problems or just didn't work at all.

Honestly I'd rather buy a new computer that put up with low setting/shitty graphics and <60 fps AVERAGE, 40 at a minimum. It may not be an option for some people but everytime I upgrade I go bare minimum. Keeps everything but my mobo/cpu/ram, if it isn't compatible with the new board, and sometimes my cpu. Keep all the cd/dvd drives,fan, power supply if it's still kickin and hard drive.

Which leads to me having 2 old motherboards+single core cpus laying around. Maybe that is why god invented skeet shooting.

reaper18 · 07-27-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard nixon

Yeah but I didn't bother mentioning it. I thought the verify integrity had more to do with bad .gcf files that cause crashes or severe problems or just didn't work at all.

Honestly I'd rather buy a new computer that put up with low setting/shitty graphics and <60 fps AVERAGE, 40 at a minimum. It may not be an option for some people but everytime I upgrade I go bare minimum. Keeps everything but my mobo/cpu/ram, if it isn't compatible with the new board, and sometimes my cpu. Keep all the cd/dvd drives,fan, power supply if it's still kickin and hard drive.

Which leads to me having 2 old motherboards+single core cpus laying around. Maybe that is why god invented skeet shooting.

Or Ebay

Yea, but its nice to find alternatives when you cant afford or have the time to get a new comp.

Matt · 08-01-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper18

Loading Times

To decrease loading times by allotting more system RAM to Fortress Forever:
Follow the above steps until you see the 'Launch Options' button. Then add in the command box that appears:
'-heapsize 1024000" <Without the quotes, and replacing '1024000' with half of your system memory so if you only have 1 gig of ram, you change it to 512000.

Also:
FPS/lag Improvement

[Ultimate FPS for FF Guide] - v1.0

how do i take that out?

I have 2 gb of ram so im guessing that i was supposed to use the 1024000 and still it made it worse...

[AE] 82694 · 08-01-2008, 03:09 PM

Just erase the line you put in your launch options for heap size and it will revert back to default.

07-25-2008, 03:32 PM	#1
reaper18 sKeeD D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Class/Position: Scout, Demo, Solly Gametype: Any Posts Rated Helpful 21 Times	Increase In-Game FPS Having troubles with horrible FPS and the game running unpredictably randomly? The problem is most likely because of fragmented files in the Source SDK base. To fix this issue: - Open up your Steam Games window. - Click the tools tab. - Right click on 'Source SDK Base'. - Click on 'Properties'. You shold have a secondary window pop up that shows the homepage for the SDK, the developer, and two buttons for creating advanced launch options and a desktop shortcut. - Click on the 'Local Files' tab. - And finally, click on 'Defragment Cache Files'. I also Clicked on 'Verify integrity of tool cache', it could help, but that im not sure. Doing this gave me an increase of about 30-50 frames per second. Loading Times To decrease loading times by allotting more system RAM to Fortress Forever: Follow the above steps until you see the 'Launch Options' button. Then add in the command box that appears: '-heapsize 1024000" <Without the quotes, and replacing '1024000' with half of your system memory so if you only have 1 gig of ram, you change it to 512000. Also: FPS/lag Improvement [Ultimate FPS for FF Guide] - v1.0 Last edited by reaper18; 07-26-2008 at 06:45 PM.

07-25-2008, 04:25 PM	#2
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	thanks man, ill have to try this out. also, a cool tip to get your game to load faster is to go to your FF game properties, click launch options and type this command "-heapsize 1024000" replacing 1024000 with half of your system memory, so if you only have a gig of ram, you change it to 512000. This process allots more system ram to the game you are currently playing so everything loads faster. I hate having to wait 30+ seconds at a loading screen just to play. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

07-25-2008, 09:01 PM	#6
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07-25-2008, 09:34 PM	#8
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07-26-2008, 12:14 PM	#12
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07-25-2008, 09:03 PM	#7
Jester Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Class/Position: O: Scout Affiliations: {NFO} - New Family Order Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Anyone actually tried this?

07-26-2008, 01:59 AM	#10
richard nixon Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I did this and it didn't do anything to my fps. Source SDK Base was fragmented by about 30% too. I guess this could help if you have a very old computer.

07-26-2008, 02:29 AM	#11
reaper18 sKeeD D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Class/Position: Scout, Demo, Solly Gametype: Any Posts Rated Helpful 21 Times	did you verify the integrity?

07-26-2008, 07:19 PM	#14
GeoKill-----> Community Member Server Owner Beta Tester Forum Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawthorne, California Class/Position: Soldier/Spy/Scout Gametype: AvD Affiliations: :e0:Eternal Order Leader Posts Rated Helpful 12 Times	We have those in this sticky http://www.fortress-forever.com/foru...ad.php?t=14271 __________________ Fortress-Forever Guides All Your Mapping Needs :e0: Will live on Forever Support FF:

07-26-2008, 09:18 PM	#15
MightyLotu Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Belgium Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	didn't work on my (old) computer

07-26-2008, 09:33 PM	#16
reaper18 sKeeD D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Class/Position: Scout, Demo, Solly Gametype: Any Posts Rated Helpful 21 Times	i duno, it worked great for me and has been running awsome ever since I also defragd HL2, i dunno if that has anything to do with it... but yea And make sure its SDK BASE that you defrag

07-27-2008, 09:12 AM	#17
richard nixon Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Yeah but I didn't bother mentioning it. I thought the verify integrity had more to do with bad .gcf files that cause crashes or severe problems or just didn't work at all. Honestly I'd rather buy a new computer that put up with low setting/shitty graphics and <60 fps AVERAGE, 40 at a minimum. It may not be an option for some people but everytime I upgrade I go bare minimum. Keeps everything but my mobo/cpu/ram, if it isn't compatible with the new board, and sometimes my cpu. Keep all the cd/dvd drives,fan, power supply if it's still kickin and hard drive. Which leads to me having 2 old motherboards+single core cpus laying around. Maybe that is why god invented skeet shooting.

08-01-2008, 03:09 PM	#20
[AE] 82694 Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Just erase the line you put in your launch options for heap size and it will revert back to default. __________________ I Love GenghisTron . I miss you sooooo Much. LOL.

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